

Paper Mask
1990, English. Directed by Christopher Morahan.
Trust me. I'm a doctor.
A lowly hospital orderly impersonates a recently deceased doctor and goes to work in the busy ER of a small hospital where he meets and befriends a nurse who slowly figures out his secret and helps him maintain his charade.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- Check local
Start now and it ends at ….
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Paper Mask
Paper Mask is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
Rent
Buy
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Christopher MorahanDirector
- Paul McGannMatthew Harris
- Amanda DonohoeChristine Taylor
- Frederick TrevesDr. Mumford
- Tom WilkinsonDr. Thorn
- Barbara Leigh-HuntCelia Mumford
- Jimmy YuillAlec Moran
- Mark Lewis JonesDr. Lloyd
- John WarnabyDr. Hammond
- Alexandra MathieBeverley
- Oliver Ford DaviesCoroner
- Frank BakerHappy
- Clive RoweAnts
Details
- Released
- 14 September 1990
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- John Collee
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
If you liked Paper Mask

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
1970 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

I Am All Girls
2021 · 6.5/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Locksmith
2023 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Suburbicon
2017 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Organization
1971 · 6.3/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Split
2016 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers

Limbo
2023 · 6.1/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

Shimmer Lake
2017 · 6.0/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Parts You Lose
2019 · 6.6/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers

The Rookie
1990 · 5.9/10
SnoozefestRecommended by TMDB viewers
Paper Mask: quick answers
Is Paper Mask worth watching?
Paper Mask doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Paper Mask?
Paper Mask runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Paper Mask have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paper Mask. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paper Mask parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Paper Mask yet.
Which OTT platform is Paper Mask on?
Paper Mask is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paper Mask?
If you liked Paper Mask, try They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, I Am All Girls, The Locksmith.
Who directed Paper Mask?
Paper Mask (1990) was directed by Christopher Morahan and stars Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Frederick Treves.